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<div style="color: #333;">Manhattan hires Concordia City Manager Amy Lange as new CFO</div>
The City of Manhattan is excited to announce Amy Lange has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lange is expected to begin work in early September. Read more: Manhattan - News Flash
<div style="color: #333;">South Hutchinson pauses data center projects to gather input</div>
South Hutchinson has enacted a one-year moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems. City officials will research zoning regulations and best practices from other municipalities during the moratorium. Read more: Hutch News
Municipal Bond Trends for July 21, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Evergy says data centers mean lower electric rates in Kansas</div>
Data centers are required to pay a 15%-20% premium on electricity, with that extra revenue used to lower rates for other customers. Evergy's potential data center projects could triple its peak electricity consumption, though the utility cannot meet all of…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 20, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">‘I Never Want It to End’: The Surprise Economic Boost for World Cup Host Cities</div>
Soccer fans boosted spending in U.S. World Cup host cities, with Philadelphia and Kansas City among the beneficiaries. The Scots drank every drop of beer in Boston. The Dutch filled Kansas City’s hotels. The French chowed down on Philly cheesesteaks.…
<div style="color: #333;">Kansans met in Topeka last week to discuss data center developments</div>
Proponents argue data centers are a "generational opportunity" for economic growth, while opponents raise environmental and transparency concerns. Both supporters and protesters agree on the need for clear regulations to manage the impacts of data center development. Read more: CJonline
How a data center gets its water in Kansas
Kansas state law requires industries, including data centers, to obtain a permit before using water resources. Data centers can secure water by purchasing it from city utilities, applying for a new water right, or buying existing rights from other users.…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 17, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
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